Community Outreach Specialist - Marshallese Speaking

Arisa Health • Fayetteville, AR

25d

About The Position

Arisa Health is seeking a Marshallese Community Outreach Specialist to provide training to the Marshallese community about mental health topics in Springdale. The Community Outreach Specialist develops and implements trainings for staff and community related to working with clients from the Marshallese community. Shares ideas with the Director about ways to improve access to care for clients and ways to expand the outreach activities. Provide behavioral health intervention services as authorized within the treatment plan and under the supervision of a mental health professional. Authorized services may be delivered in a variety of settings as directed by the treatment plan and assigned by the mental health professional. Types of care or services provided by this position includes: psycho-educational and curriculum-based skills training which may include the following: parenting, school problems, positive discipline, communication skills, life skills, alcohol/drug education, appropriate expression of emotion, and empathy training to first and second generational families. This position is classified as full- time, non-exempt (hourly). Work hours: Full time, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or better
• Previous experience and competence in providing the following: case management, crisis management, skills building, and curriculum based social skills.
• Previous experience working with children and families in an educational setting.
• Fluent in Marshallese and English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team.
• Must be able to work within school settings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload
• Ability to be patient, consistent, and flexible
• Excellent computer skills

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years' experience working with children and families is preferred
• Experience in providing training and other outreach preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate presentation explaining common mental illnesses and offering coping strategies to promote wellbeing.
• Represent Arisa Health at community events providing information on how to access our services to the community.
• Provide services to persons with mental illness as defined by the treatment plan such as behavioral assistance, child and your support services, crisis stabilization, adult rehabilitative day, life skills development, partial hospitalization, and other support services.
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicates client progress to team.
• Provides timely and quality documentation of clinical services.

Benefits

• A mission driven company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Ongoing training throughout your employment
• Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge.
• Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED